Admissions
Welcome to the Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound Program provides academic and career counseling to students toward the goals of admission to and graduation from four-year post-secondary institutions. The Upward Bound Program supplements its participants’ secondary school experiences by creating opportunities for students to gain self-esteem by enhancing their academic and social skills.
- Academic Support Sessions
- Counseling Services
- Tutoring Services
- Six-week Summer Residential Session
- College Tours
- Educational & Cultural Field Trips
- Leadership Opportunities
- College, Career Exploration & Guidance
- A US citizen naturalized or permanent resident.
- Must be attending in the fall or currently enrolled at one of the following high schools:
- Bladensburg
- Central
- Northwestern
- Parkdale
- Must be a potential first-generation college student (student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree) and/or meet federal financial guidelines as defined by the US Department of Education.
The application can take 15 - 30 mins to complete. Please make sure you submit all the following documents with your application. *Use personal emails to complete the application, not student PGCPS email accounts*
- One (1) to Two (2) letters of recommendation (PDF format, school header not necessary, but preferred).
- A copy of your high school transcript (or middle school if you are a rising 9th grader) (PDF).
- Most current report card.
Family income verification i.e. copy of the most recent 1040 tax form or proof of income benefits (i.e. social security, public assistance benefits) (PDF)
*If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us @ 301-405-6776*
Students must have a completed application.
If you are in the process of submitting an application, please share the link below with your (2) recommenders to complete.